Study in Shanghai, China

China Studies Program (Shanghai University)

Study Abroad in Shanghai University’s China Studies Program for 1 or 2 Semesters

Study Chinese economics, language and culture in the heart of China’s famous commercial hub! Live in the middle of 1,4 billion people and learn more about the fastest growing economy in the world. Apply now and join Shanghai University’s China Studies Program for one or two semesters. It’s easy to apply and you can get a confirmation of your study placement as quickly as in one day.

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Program Overview

SEMESTERS

Spring (Mar – June),
Autumn (Sep – Dec)

STUDY FIELDS

Chinese language (Mandarin),
culture, economics,
international trade and business

LEVELS OF STUDY

Bachelor

MAX. CREDITS

30 ECTS or
18 US credits

PROGRAM CONTENT

Lectures
and assignments

FEES

1990 EUR tuition fee / semester
+ 75 EUR application fee

Program highlights

Gain insight into one of the most powerful economies in today’s world

Study at one of the best universities in China and Asia (ranked in top 100 for both)

Get a solid introduction to Chinese language, culture and business

Explore life in the fast-paced commercial hub of China, also rated as one of the best student cities of the world

Meet with people from all over the world and expand your international network

Studying in the China Studies Program

The China Studies Program introduces you to Chinese language, business, culture, foreign relations, trade and more. The goal of the program is to give you a basic overview of Chinese language and culture, the special features of Chinese economy and business, and what has made China the powerful country it is today.

Who is the program for?

You’re a university student, a high school graduate or between degrees

You’re interested in learning more about China or even becoming a China expert

The credits are granted directly in ECTS. Each course is worth 5 ECTS / 3 US credits. Remember to ask your home institution about credit transfer. Please take copies of learning agreements with you to Shanghai.

For those with an athletic bent, there are numerous indoor and outdoors sports facilities available. There are, for example, 22 tennis courts, two beach volley courts and several gyms and pools the students are free to use. Most of the facilities are located in Baoshan campus, but there is a university shuttle service bus that runs every hour between the campuses. The university also arranges trips and excursions to locations in and around Shanghai.

Located at the heart of Shanghai, the university gained its current form in 1994 after four different universities in Shanghai merged, all of them leaders in their respective fields of expertise. Coincidentally, the current Shanghai University enjoys a reputation of having an excellent curriculum across different fields of studies. Learn more about Shanghai University.

Address

Shanghai University College of International Exchange 149 Yanchang Road Shanghai

University’s website

Contact person at Shanghai University

University Accreditation

Chinese Ministry of Education’s Quality Assessment Certificate for International Students Studying in China

One of the host universities for international students supported by the Chinese Government Scholarship and Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship

Member of Project 211 of China – a project sponsored by the Ministry of Education in China that aims at raising the research standards of high-level universities and cultivating strategies for socio-economic development

Member of Project 111 of China – The Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities

“Demonstration Base [=a model university] for Foreigners Studying in China” established by the Ministry of Education

4 stars in QS Stars Business Schools

Ranked 48th in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016/17: Ranking in China

Ranked 19th in QS World University Rankings 2016/17: Ranking in China

Ranked 1st in China and 61-71 in the world in QS ‘Top 50 under 50’ (fastest-rising institutions of higher education founded less than 50 years ago) 2016/17

Minimum requirements

An official transcript of records in English (stamped by your home institution) or if you are not currently enrolled at an institution of higher education, a copy of your high school diploma (or similar document)

A copy of the identification page of your passport (please note that your passport must be valid for at least six months after your trip starts)

Fill out the online application form below and submit it with the required attachments.

Uploading and submitting the attachments

Please upload the attachments in PDF format.

If possible, please submit all the attachments together with the application. If you’re missing some attachment(s) when you first apply, you can send the missing document(s) later. However, please note that we won’t process applications without any attachments whatsoever.

All attachments must be sent to us within 30 days of submitting the application or by the application deadline at the very latest.

There is a late application fee for applications or attachments submitted after the application deadline.

Confirmation, official acceptance letter and visa

You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement in 1-7 days, starting from the day your application is complete with all the required documents. You’ll receive the official acceptance letter 1.5 months before the semester starts at the latest. We’ll send it to the street address you have provided in your application. Please let us know if this address changes at any point. You need the official acceptance letter to apply for a student visa.

Fees

The application fee invoice will be sent to you soon after the initial acceptance letter. This fee will be due within 10 days of receiving your confirmation. The application fee is non-refundable even if you decide to cancel (see below). You’ll receive the invoice for the tuition fee about 2.5 months before the semester starts.

Cancellation

If you’re unable to participate in the study abroad semester, you have the right to cancel your participation up to 1 month before the semester starts with no extra cost (the application fee will not be refunded, however). Let us know about your cancellation by writing us an email at info[at]asiaexchange.org. Cancellations notified via phone, SMS or by any other means will not be considered. For more detailed information on our cancellation policy, please see terms and conditions for cancellation. We also reserve the right to cancel your participation if any of your fees becomes overdue. For more information, please see our terms and conditions.

Travel insurance

You are required to have a valid accident and health insurance from your home country for the whole duration of the program. The university may request a copy of the insurance certificate in the beginning of the semester. See our recommended travel insurance providers.

Students studying at Shanghai University for two semesters are also required to sign up for an additional health insurance authorized by the university and provided by a Chinese insurance company in the beginning of the semester. The price of the insurance is 400 RMB per semester.

Q: What type of visa do I need to have in order to study in China? A: Depending on whether you have applied for one or two semesters, the correct visa type is either an X2 or an X1 visa.

Q: When can I apply for my visa? A: You can start your visa application process after receiving the official acceptance letter from the university. The letter will be sent to you at the latest one month before the start of the semester. Read our general visa instructions here.

Q: When do I know if I will receive a dormitory room? A: Shanghai University will confirm the dormitory placements at the latest two weeks before the semester starts.

Q: When can I move in to the dormitory, and how long I can stay there? A: Check-in and check-out dates will be confirmed separately for each semester. Normally, you can check in 3 days before the start of the semester, and you must check out at the latest 3 days after the end of the semester.

Q: Which vaccinations do I need to take? A: In addition to the basic vaccinations (MMR and diphtheria-tetanus), travelers are most often advised to get vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B. Vaccinations always depend partly on the individual, so remember to consult your physician.

Q: I need to have my learning agreement/certificate of enrollment signed. What should I do? A: Please fill out the document and send it to info@asiaexchange.org.

Q: When will I receive my Official Acceptance Letter? The official letter of acceptance will be delivered to you 1.5 months before the semester starts at the latest. We’ll send it to the street address you have provided in your application. Please let us know if this address changes at any point.

Q: When will I receive my Transcript of Records? A: The university prepares and sends the transcripts of records usually within 2-3 months after the end of the semester

Q: Do I need to know any Chinese beforehand? A: It is not mandatory to know any Chinese (Mandarin) beforehand. However, knowing only a few basic words and phrases in advance will already help you a lot!

Q: What is a VPN and do I need it in China? A: A VPN (Virtual Private Network) creates a private and secure Internet connection. A VPN will allow you to access websites (e.g. Facebook, Google, Instagram etc.) that are normally blocked in China. There are free VPN providers but the commercial ones – for example ExpressVPN – work best in China. When establishing a VPN, you should download the required software beforehand in your home country, as VPN providers tend to be blocked in China as well.

Student Experiences of Studying at Shanghai University

What students have said

My experience was perfect!

Everything was very well organized, the city is incredible and the Asia Exchange program was very interesting and complete. In general my experience in Shanghai with Asia Exchange was perfect. I would definitely recommend it!

Laura, Colombia

“This experience contributed towards and benefited my career”

One of the things I could never have imagined beforehand is how much this experience contributed towards and benefited my career. I started to look for summer jobs and internships when I knew that I am coming to study here. I sent three applications to different places and I got all the jobs – all three!

Jenna, Finland

“I learned to step out of my comfort zone”

Overall, the experience has helped me become more aware of the world’s diversity and thus be more open-minded, learning to adapt to different environments, meeting great and interesting people from all over the globe, and getting real insights of a country soon about to become the biggest economy on Earth. Most importantly, I have learned to step out of my comfort zone.

Ask Former Students

Ask our former students for practical hints and tips about living abroad, travel arrangements and the everyday life at the destination.

“Hi there! My time studying in Shanghai was fantastic and really unforgettable. Thinking about going abroad? Want to know more about my experience? Don’t hesitate to email me. You live near Vienna? Let’s meet for some coffee.”